Methods of treating inflammatory disorders and global inflammation with compositions comprising phospholipid nanoparticle encapsulations of NSAIDS

ABSTRACT

Novel process and products thereby emplace NSAIDS within nanodelivery vehicles for various indications in mammals, including humans.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a 35 U.S.C. § 371 national phase application ofPCT/US2015/065611 (WO 2016/100228) filed on Dec. 14, 2015, entitled “Methods of Treating Inflammatory Disorders and Global Inflammation withCompositions Comprising Phospholipid Nanoparticle Encapsulations ofNSAIDS “, which application claims the priority benefit of U.S.Provisional Application No. 62/091,994, filed Dec. 15, 2014, andentitled “Methods of Treating Inflammatory Disorders and GlobalInflammation with Compositions Comprising Phospholipid NanoparticleEncapsulations of NSAIDs”, which are incorporated herein by reference intheir entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure teaches phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDs(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) formed from phospholipids andsimpler lipids in an unfired sequential process that encapsulate a highconcentration of NSAIDs; yielding an increase NSAID transport acrosshydrophobic mucosa; increase the bioavailability of the NSAID 2-fold to10-fold, decrease the dose of NSAIDs 2-fold to 10-fold less than anamount of NSAID needed to illicit the same therapeutic effect comparedto standard NSAID pills and capsules currently sold; where thephospholipids in the nanoparticle structure reduce or eliminatepathogenic effects of NSAIDs; and enable safe, daily, long term and moreefficacious NSAID therapy and treatment and prevention of inflammatorydisorders and global inflammation.

BACKGROUND

OTC (over-the-counter) and prescription NSAIDs are primarily sold assolid dose forms compressed into pills and filled into capsules. Nearlyhalf the population has a hard time swallowing pills and capsules. Arecent Harris poll reported individuals find swallowing pills sodifficult that many delay, skip, or discontinue taking the pills orcapsules completely. To facilitate swallowing, they mostly drink lots ofliquids, drink in big gulps or tilt their heads back. People havingproblems taking pills described the sensations as having a pill stuck intheir throat, a bad after taste or gagging.

NSAIDs can produce adverse effects that are a concern to long-termtreatments and high dose usage. The most common adverse effects ofNSAIDs are platelet dysfunction, gastritis and peptic ulceration withbleeding, acute renal failure in susceptible, sodium & water retention,edema, analgesic nephropathy, hypersensitivity due to PG (prostaglandin)inhibition and GI bleeding and perforation

Everyone who takes NSAIDs is at some risk for developing a stomachproblem for their regular use in treating aging. NSAIDs can causegastrointestinal (GI) problems from mild stomach upset and pain toserious stomach bleeding and ulcers or perforation of the GI mucosallining, a factor that limits their use. The major concern with thechronic usage of NSAIDs is that 30 to 40% of patients using NSAIDs havea GI intolerance to the drugs and suffer from a spectrum of symptoms

Recent studies indicate that NSAIDs may increase the chance of heartattack or stroke An authoritative new analysis of more than 350,000patients, concludes that people who take high doses of NSAIDs dailyincrease their cardiovascular risk by as much as a third, compared withthose taking a placebo. The exception is naproxen (and low doseaspirin), which may actually have a protective effect against heartattacks. NSAIDs are also associated with a relatively high incidence ofrenal adverse drug reactions. Daily use and high dosages of NSAIDs canblock the kidney's defense mechanisms and makes any other form of kidneyinjury worse. There is also a low risk of liver damage from NSAIDtherapy.

Despite the extensive work in the area of NSAIDs, and delivery systems,a need exists in the art for methods and compositions of NSAIDs toovercome their intrinsic low solubility and dissolution, reduce NSAIDdosages without loss of therapeutic efficacy, are suitable for long-termor daily NSAID therapy and don't produce toxic or adverse effects.

There also continues to exist in the art the need for more effectivedelivery systems of NSAIDs that target and block transcriptionalinflammatory pathways, pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators ofinflammation from causing pathology.

There also continues to exist in the art for methods and delivery systemcompositions of NSAIDs that increase the bioavailability, bioactivity,therapeutic activity and therapeutic index of NSAIDs for NSAID therapyand for use in the treatment and prevention or inflammatory disordersand global inflammation.

Methods and compositions that provide enhanced NSAID anti-inflammatorybioactivity, increased therapeutic activity, site specific targeting,and at lower doses; and administered by more effective, methods ofdelivery than the problematic swallowing of pills and capsules currentlyprescribed for pharmacological activity, would make NSAID drugsavailable to those previously unable to tolerate standard and/orprolonged therapeutic regimens of NSAIDs.

SUMMARY OF THE EMBODIMENTS

This disclosure teaches phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDsformed from phospholipids and simpler lipids in an unfired sequentialprocess that encapsulate a high concentration of NSAIDs; yielding anincrease NSAID transport across hydrophobic mucosa; increase thebioavailability of the NSAID 2-fold to 10-fold, decrease the dose ofNSAIDs 2-fold to 10-fold less than an amount of NSAID needed to illicitthe same therapeutic effect compared to standard NSAID pills andcapsules currently sold; where the phospholipids in the nanoparticlestructure reduce or eliminate pathogenic effects of NSAIDs; and enablesafe, daily, long term and more efficacious NSAID therapy and treatmentand prevention of inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The present disclosure also teaches phospholipid NSAID compositions fortreating fever, inflamed tissues, platelet aggregation, and/or centraland/or peripheral or nervous system disorders; and/or preventingthrombosis; and in a therapeutic dose 2-fold to 10-fold less than thetypical dose of currently sold NSAID pills and capsules; and withoutcausing NSAID pathogenic effects.

The disclosure teaches the use of phospholipid nanoparticle compositionsencapsulating NSAIDs enabling NSAIDs to efficiently pass the blood brainbarrier and enter the central nervous to block inflammation andinflammatory pathways and mediators of inflammation in neural structuresthat are recognized to initiate neurodegenerative disorders and systemicaging.

The disclosure teaches the use of phospholipid nanoparticle compositionsencapsulating anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals including resveratrol,cinnamaldehyde, green tea polyphenols, lipoic acid, and curcuminoids toefficiently pass the blood brain barrier and enter the central nervousto block inflammation and inflammatory pathways and mediators ofinflammation in neural structures that are recognized to initiateneurodegenerative disorders and systemic aging.

The disclosure teaches the use of phospholipid nanoparticle compositionsencapsulating anti-inflammatory Cannabidiol to efficiently pass theblood brain barrier and enter the central nervous to block inflammationand inflammatory pathways and mediators of inflammation in neuralstructures that are recognized to initiate neurodegenerative disordersand systemic aging.

The disclosure teaches encapsulating NSAIDs in NanoSpheres andphospholipid nanoparticles increase the bioavailability and bioactivityof NSAIDs to effectively target and block NF-kappaB activation,proinflammatory cytokines and mediators of inflammation that createglobal inflammatory responses and inflammatory disease pathology; andincreases the therapeutic activity of NSAIDs in NSAID therapy and forinflammatory disorders that include and are not limited to conditionsthat include diabetes, cancer, arthritis, pain, heart disease,osteoporosis, neurodegeneration, dementia, obesity and depression.

This disclosure teaches encapsulating NSAIDs in phospholipidnanoparticles liquid gels enabling NSAIDs to be taken by sublingualintraoral, peroral, nasal and transdermal routes of administration andproduce greater therapeutic acclivity with a higher therapeutic indexcompared to the commercial forms and similar doses of the same NSAIDtaken by peroral administration.

This disclosure teaches the phospholipid nanoparticles encapsulation ofanti-inflammatory nutraceuticals including resveratrol, cinnamaldehyde,green tea polyphenols, lipoic acid, and curcuminoids to block NF-KappaBactivation, inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways and mediators ofinflammation; increase their bioavailability, bioactivity andtherapeutic activity; and prevent, ameliorator or treat inflammatorydisorders and/or global inflammation.

This disclosure teaches the phospholipid nanoparticles encapsulation ofanti-inflammatory cannabididiol to block NF-KappaB activation, inhibitpro-inflammatory pathways and mediators of inflammation; increase theirbioavailability, bioactivity and therapeutic activity; and prevent,ameliorator or treat inflammatory disorders and/or global inflammation.This disclosure teaches phospholipid nanoparticles encapsulation ofantioxidants such as N-acetylCysteine and Glutathione to inhibitoxidative stress; block NF-KappaB activation, inhibit pro-inflammatorypathways and mediators of inflammation; increase their bioavailability,bioactivity and therapeutic activity; and prevent, ameliorator or treatinflammatory disorders and/or global inflammation.

This disclosure teaches phospholipid nanoparticles encapsulation ofprotease inhibitors, antisense oligodeoxynucleotides to block NF-KappaBactivation, inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways and mediators ofinflammation; increase their bioavailability, bioactivity andtherapeutic activity; and prevent, ameliorator or treat inflammatorydisorders and/or global inflammation.

The disclosure teaches the method of treating a patient in need ofanti-inflammation therapy comprising treatment with phospholipidnanoparticle composition of NSAIDs formed from phospholipids and simplerlipids in an unfired sequential process that encapsulate a highconcentration of NSAIDs.

The disclosure teaches the method of treating a patient comprisingtreatment with phospholipid nanoparticle composition of NSAIDs formedfrom phospholipids and simpler lipids in an unfired sequential processthat encapsulate a high concentration of NSAIDs.

This disclosure teaches methods of phospholipid nanoparticle carriercompositions of NSAIDS direct nose-to-brain drug delivery into CNS(Central Nervous System) via the intranasal route of administration thatbypass the BBB (Blood Brain Barrier), and increase the therapeuticactivity of NSAIDs to treat inflammatory disorders, neurodegenerativeconditions and global inflammation in the CNS; and bypass the GI(Gastrointestinal) tract to prevent NSAID pathogenic effects.

This disclosure teaches methods of phospholipid nanoparticle carriercompositions of NSAIDS delivery across the BBB, and increase thetherapeutic activity of NSAIDs to treat inflammatory disorders,neurodegenerative conditions and global inflammation in the CNS; andreduce or eliminate NSAID pathogenic effects.

This disclosure teaches methods of treatment for a patient comprisingphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS delivery.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities ofingredients, dimensions reaction conditions and so forth used in thespecification and claims are to be understood as being modified in allinstances by the term “about”.

In this application and the claims, the use of the singular includes theplural unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, use of “or”means “and/or” unless stated otherwise. Moreover, the use of the term“including”, as well as other forms, such as “includes” and “included”,is not limiting. Also, terms such as “element” or “component” encompassboth elements and components comprising one unit and elements andcomponents that comprise more than one unit unless specifically statedotherwise.

The term “phospholipid nanoparticle” in the present disclosure refers todifferent types of compositions of nano-scale particles as carrierscontaining essential phospholipids that encapsulate NSAIDs by using amolecular assembly technique to carry the NSAID across cell membranesand biological barriers to deliver the NSAID to target cell sites of thehuman body where they are released to block inflammation and producetherapeutic activity.

The term “NanoSpheres” in the present disclosure refer to phospholipidlipid nanoparticles as liquid gels that are mostly less than 100 nmdiameter and typically in the range of 50 nm to 150 nm. NanoSpheres havehigh stability and minimal leakage of contents into the GI tract andblood. NanoSpheres possess high long-term stability. Nanospheres allowfor high encapsulation of NSAIDs, and strong protection of ingredients.Nanospheres have a high degree of compatibility, versatility usabilityand safety for NSAIDs.

The term “phospholipids” in the present disclosure refer to a triesterof glycerol with two fatty acids and one phosphate ion. They includenatural occurring phospholipids like phophatdylchline sphingosine,gangliosides, and phytosphingosine and combinations thereof derived fromsoy and lecithin that are preferable for use in this disclosure and thesynthetic phospholipids that include but are not limited todiacylglycerols, phosphatidic acids, phosphocholines,phosphoethanolamines, phosphoglycerols,

The term “essential phospholipids” in the present disclosure refers tothe highly purified extract of characteristic fatty acid composition ofthe phospholipids distinguished by their particular high content ofpolyunsaturated fatty acids, predominantly linoleic acid (approx. 70%),linolenic acid and olelc acid and with a high content exceeding 75% of(3-sn-phosphatidyl) choline. Beside phosphatidylcholine molecules, theessential phospholipid fraction includes phosphatidylethanolamine,phosphatidylinosit and other lipids.

The term “medium chain triglyceride” (MCT) “in the present disclosurerefer a class of triglyceride oil that are probably naturally derivedfrom fatty acids that are usually about 8 to about 12 carbons in length.Such oil is commercially available as Miglyol 812, Miglyol 810, Captex355 and Neobees M-5

The term “NSAID” in this disclosure refers to any of the followingnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that inhibits cyclooxygenases:Propionic acid drugs such as Fenoprofen calcium (Nalfon®), Flurbiprofen(Ansaid®), Suprofen. Benoxaprofen, Ibuprofen (prescription Motrin®),Ibuprofen (200 mg. over the counter Nuprin, Motrin 1B®), Ketoprofen(Orduis, Oruvall®), Naproxen (Naprosyn®), Naproxen sodium (Aleve,Anaprox, Aflaxen®), Oxaprozin (Daypro®), or the like; Acetic acid drugsuch as Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren®), Diclofenac potassium (Cataflam®),Etodolac (Lodine®), Indomethacin (Indocin®), Ketorolac tromethamine(Acular, Toradol® intramuscular), Ketorolac (oral Toradol®), or thelike; Ketone drugs such as Nabumetone (Relafen®), Sulindac (Clinoril®),Tolmetin sodium (Tolectin®), or the like; Fenamate drugs such asMeclofenamate sodium (Meclomen®), Mefenamic acid (Ponstel®), or thelike; Oxicam drugs such as Piroxicam (Dolibid®), or the like; Salicylicacid drugs such as Diflunisal (Feldene®), Aspirin, or the like;Pyrazolin acid drugs such as Oxyphenbutazone (Tandearil®),Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin®), or COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib,meloxicam, diclofenac, meloxicam, piroxicam, Celebrex, Vioxx, or thelike; or mixtures or combinations thereof.

The term “bioavailability”” in this disclosure refers to the

pysiologic availability of a given amount of a drug, as distinct fromitschemical potency; proportion of the ad ministered dose that is absorbedinto the bloodstream

The term “therapeutic activity” in this disclosure refers the effect orresponse of a drug in the treating or curing of disease.

The term “therapeutic index” in this disclosure refers to thetherapeutic window or safety window and comparison of the amount of atherapeutic agent that causes the therapeutic effect to the amount thatcauses toxicity.

The term “NSAID pathogenic effects” in this disclosure refer the adverseeffect of “NSAID Therapy”. These problems include stomach problems, GIulceration, bleeding, liver damage, kidney damage, and/or cardiovascularside effects

The term “NSAID therapy” in this disclosure refer the use of NSAIDs toprevent, treat and/or ameliorate acute and/or chronic inflammation;prevent, treat and/or ameliorate global inflammation; and/or prevent,treat and/or ameliorate inflammatory disorders, and/or reduceinflammation.

The term “inflammatory disorders” in this disclosure refers to anyinflammatory disorder and pathology related to chronic and/or acuteinflammation; and disorders related to activation of the NF-κB signalingpathway and the actions of pro-inflammatory cytokines, mediators ofinflammation and cyclooxygenases Inflammatory disorders include Type I &II Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Cardiovascular disease,Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disorders, Chronic Heart Failure, Stroke,Cerebral Aneurism, Neurodegenerative Disorders including Parkinsonismand ALS Dementia, (both vascular and Alzheimer's types), CognitiveDecline, Cancer, Tumor Formation, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis,Systemic lupus erythematous, GI Tract Problems, Inflammatory BowelDisorders, Metabolic Obesity, Hepatic inflammation and fibrosis,Sarcopenia age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and function,Anorexia of aging, Allergies. Sinusitis, Anxiety Disorders, Depression,Osteoporosis age-associated low bone mass condition, Pulmonary Disease,Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Kidney Disease, Glomular Disease, SkinDisease, Neuropathic and Inflammatory Pain and Migraine Headaches.

The term “global inflammation” in this disclosure refers to low-grade,systemic, unresolved and molecular inflammation. Global inflammation isdescribed as a hallmark of aging, and an underlying mechanism of agingand related to pathological processes of the individual age-relatedinflammatory diseases.

The term “NSAID pathogenic effects” in this disclosure refer to theadverse effect of “NSAID Therapy”. These problems include irritation ofthe epidermis, stomach problems, GI ulceration, bleeding, liver damage,kidney damage, and/or cardiovascular side effects.

The terms “cell membranes”, “biological barriers” and “mucosa barriers”in this disclosure refer to 1) the mucosal membrane barriers of the oralcavity; 2) the mucosal membrane barrier of the GI tract; 3) the dermaland epidermal cell membrane barriers; 4) the BBB; 5) the blood-ocularbarrier consisting of the blood-aqueous barrier and the blood-retinalbarrier; 6) ocular barriers of the conjunctiva and corneal epithelium;and 7) the mucosa of the nasal cavity 8) the cell membrane barriers ofthe nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system, GI system,muscular system, urinary system, genital system, internal organs, andtissues.

The term mammal is intended to include, but not limited to, humans inthis disclosure.

Phospholipids Protection of GI Pathology from NSAIDs

Serious side effects can occur on the digestive tract such as damage tothe mucous membrane or gastric ulcer formation by non-steroidalantiphlogistic substances. This disclosure teaches phospholipidnanoparticle compositions of NSAIDs formed from phospholipids andsimpler lipids can prevent and or diminish these side effects. Theaddition of a phospholipid such as phosphatidylcholine to an NSAID hasresulted in little or no GI injury after acute or chronic dosing inanimals and humans. The combination of a phospholipid and an NSAID has agreater ability to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation than unmodifiedNSAIDs.

Phosphatidylcholine protects against gastric ulcers caused by NSAIDsgiven a simultaneous administration of a purified phosphatidylcholine.Phospholipids form a barrier to help prevent stomach acid from damagingthe underlying epithelium.

Chronic Inflammation is Hallmark of Aging

Inflammation is a hallmark of aging that contributes to the agingprocess. Global studies on the transcriptional landscape of aged tissueshave also emphasized the relevance of inflammatory pathways in the agingprocess and the diseases of aging. A prominent aging-associatedalteration in intercellular communication is “inflammaging,” apro-inflammatory phenotype that accompanies aging in mammals.Inflammaging result from multiple causes, such as the accumulation ofproinflammatory tissue damage, the failure of the immune system toeffectively clear pathogens and dysfunctional host cells, of senescentcells secreting proinflammatory cytokines the enhanced activation of theNF-KappaB transcription factor, or the occurrence of a defectiveautophagy response. These alterations result in enhanced activationpro-inflammatory pathways, finally leading to increased production ofIL-1β, tumor necrosis factor, and interferons and other mediators ofinflammation.

An accumulating body of evidence indicates that unresolved, low-gradechronic systemic inflammation plays a significant role in modulating theaging process, and age-related diseases, such as metabolic syndrome,diabetes, sarcopenia, dementia, atherosclerosis, cancer andosteoporosis. The close involvement of inflammation in these diseaseshas led them to be named as “inflammatory diseases.” Low-grade,unresolved, molecular inflammation is described as an underlyingmechanism of aging and age-related diseases, serving as a bridge betweennormal aging and age-related pathological processes. Continuous(chronic) up-regulation of pro-inflammatory mediators (e.g., TNF-αlpha,IL-1beta, Il-6, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) adhesion molecules, andinducible NO synthase, iNOS) are the culprits behind inflammatorydisorders and induced during the aging process due to an age-relatedredox imbalance that are tied to and regulated by NF-kappaB signalingpathway. There is also breakdown in the well-maintained balance betweenNF-kappaB and the family of transcription factors, PPARs (PPARalpha,gamma) as regulators of pro-inflammatory responses in inducinginflammatory disorders.

Many studies on changes in the transcription factor NF-kappaB haveconsistently shown increased activity with age and in a variety oftissues, including heart, liver, kidney, and brain tissues. Studies showthat chronic inflammation can accelerate aging via ROS-mediatedexacerbation of telomere dysfunction and cell death.

Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Inflammation and Aging Disorders

NF-KappaB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated Bcells) is a protein complex that reads and copies the DNA (atranscription factor). The NF-KappaB transition factor is regarded asthe master regulator of inflammation. NF-kappaB controls the globalpro-inflammatory response in endothelium and coordinates the globalexpression of various soluble pro-inflammatory mediators (e.g.,cytokines and chemokines) and molecules. NF-kappaB is a transcriptionfactor has an essential role in inflammation and innate immunityNF-KappaB regulates host inflammatory and immune responses by increasingthe expression of specific cellular genes that encode least 27 differentcytokines and chemokines, receptors involved in immune recognition andinflammatory processes NF-κB, the stimulates pro-inflammatory cytokinesIL-1β, Il-6 and TNF-α. And these inflammatory cytokines directlyactivate the NF-κB pathway. This positive autoregulatory loop canamplify the inflammatory response and increase the duration of chronicinflammation.

NF-KappaB stimulates the expression of enzymes whose products contributeto the pathogenesis of the inflammatory process. This includes theinducible form of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) that generates nitricoxide (NO), and the inducible cyclooxygenase (COX-2) that generatesprostanoids The NF-κB pathway controls immune responses and regulatesIL-2 production, which increases the proliferation and differentiationof T lymphocytes. It is evident that activation of NF-KappaB inducesmultiple genes that regulate the immune and the inflammatory response.In addition to activating the expression of genes involved in thecontrol of the immune and inflammatory response, the NF-κB pathway isalso a key mediator of genes involved in the control of the cellularproliferation and apoptosis.

NF-KappaB is classified as a “rapid-acting” transcription factor, i.e.,transcription factors that are present in cells in an inactive state anddo not require new protein synthesis in order to become activated. Inthe absence of inflammatory activity, NF-κB is retained in the cytoplasmin a resting state by a protein inhibitor IkB (part of a family ofrelated proteins). Proinflammatory stimuli activate a specific proteinkinase, resulting in the degradation of IκB and translocation ofNF-KappaB into the nucleus in where it binds to specific elements(κB-sites) within the promoters of responsive genes to activate theirtranscription for inflammatory and immune responses.

While chronic activation of NF-KappaB and an increasing level ofinflammation hallmark of aging and aging disorders, too little NF-KappaBactivation leads to susceptibility to viral infection and improperimmune development. In addition to pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β,Il-6 and TNF-α), other activators NF-KappaB include free radicals,ultraviolet irradiation, oxidized LDL, and bacterial or viralinfections, cocaine, and ionizing radiation.

Pathology from Chronic Inflammation

Many diseases are recognized as inflammatory disorders related tochronic inflammation from activation of the NF-KappaB signaling pathwayand the excessive activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediatorsof inflammation. The list includes but is not limited to:

-   -   Type I & II Diabetes, Insulin Resistance;    -   Cardiovascular disease, Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disorders,        Chronic Heart Failure;    -   Stroke, Cerebral Aneurism;    -   Neurodegenerative Disorders including Parkinsonism and ALS;    -   Dementia, (both vascular and Alzheimer's types), Cognitive        Decline;    -   Cancer, Tumor Formation;    -   Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Systemic lupus        erythematous    -   GI Tract Problems, Inflammatory Bowel Disorders;    -   Metabolic Obesity;    -   Hepatic inflammation and fibrosis;    -   Sarcopenia age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and        function;    -   Anorexia of aging    -   Allergies, Sinusitis;    -   Anxiety Disorders, Depression;    -   Osteoporosis age-associated low bone mass condition    -   Pulmonary Disease Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD    -   Kidney Disease, Glomular Disease;    -   Skin Disease    -   Neuropathic and Inflammatory Pain;    -   And Migraine Headaches.        This disclosure teaches the use of phospholipid nanoparticle        compositions of NSAIDs formed from phospholipids as a treatment        for inflammatory disorders.

Inflammation in the hypothalamus may underlie aging of the entire bodyfrom over-activation of the inflammatory proteins and pathways.Over-activation of the inflammatory protein NF-KappaB in the brainregion leads to a number of aging-related changes, from cognitivedecline to muscle weakness. Unexpectedly, this process promotes aging bysuppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which stimulatesadult neurogenesis. This decline in GnRH contributes to numerousaging-related conditions, changes such as bone fragility, muscleweakness, skin atrophy, and reduced neurogenesis.

Activation of NF-kappaB signaling pathways mediate the events in theinflammatory response by chondrocytes leading to progressiveextracellular matrix damage and the destruction or articular tissuecasing rheumatic disorders and arthritis conditions of aging.

The prevalence of persistent pain increases with age. Painful conditionssuch as fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, andneuropathic pain are linked to the activation of the NF-kappaBinflammatory signaling pathways from aging. Italian researchers foundactivation of the NF-kappaB inflammatory signaling pathways wereresponsible for low back pain and other acute vertebral problems likecervical axial pain, and degeneration of the vertebral column all due toaging. NF-KappaB activation in nociception encoding and processing ofharmful stimuli in the nervous system from specialized receptors resultsin the subjective feeling of pain.

The key mediators of inflammatory reactions (i.e., IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α,COX-2, and iNOS) have all been shown to up-regulate during the agingprocess from the activation by NF-KappaB by various stimuli and alsoplays a crucial role in carcinogenesis. NF-kappaB acts in each of themain phases of cancer development, which are known as initiation,promotion, and progression.

Inhibition of NF-KappaB activation and signaling prevents aging. Geneticand pharmacological inhibition of NF-KappaB signaling preventsage-associated features of accelerated aging rejuvenation of tissue, aswell as the restoration of the transcriptional signature correspondingto young age in mice.

NSAIDs Target Molecular Pathways of Acute and Chronic InflammatoryStates

Phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDs formed fromphospholipids can be used in the treatment of chronic inflammatorystates. The inhibitory effects of NSAIDS on the inflammatory responseand the prevention hold that NSAIDs inhibit COX activity to preventprostaglandin synthesis. Phospholipid nanoparticle compositions ofNSAIDs formed from phospholipids effect NF-kappaB activation in theactions of these agents. NSAIDs inhibit NF-kappaB activation andregulatory activity for a wide range of diseases and conditions in whichinflammation plays a critical role. NSAIDs as a drug group suppressNF-kappaB activation through inhibition of IKK activity, leading tosuppression of I^(κ)B_(α) degradation.

NSAIDs Differ in Ability to Suppress Activation of Inflammatory Pathways

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs agents differ in their ability tosuppress NF-KappaB activation. Eleven different NSAIDs includingaspirin, ibuprofen, sulindac, naproxen, indomethacin, diclofenac,celecoxib, and tamoxifen along with dexamethasone and the nutraceuticalsresveratrol and curcumin were investigated. All compounds inhibitedTNF-induced NF-KappaB activation, but with highly variable efficacy.Naproxen was 6 times more potent than aspirin and 3.5 times more potentthan Ibuprofen at NF-kappaB inhibition.

Studies have shown NSAIDs can effectively inhibit NF-kappaB activity atconcentrations comparable to those used in therapy. The list includesAspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen. NSAIDs inhibit NF-kappaB activation andNF-kappaB-regulated gene expression for anti-inflammatory andanti-proliferative (anti-cancer development) effects. They inhibitedI^(κ)B_(α) kinase and suppress I^(κ)B_(α) degradation andNF-^(κ)B-regulated reporter gene expression. They also suppressNF-^(κ)B-regulated COX-2 and cyclin D1 protein expression in adose-dependent manner. NSAID suppress NF-^(κ)B activation throughinhibition of IKK activity, leading to suppression of I^(κ)B_(α)degradation.

Aspirin and sodium salicylate are examples of NSAIDs for which themolecular target is, at least in part, NF-KappaB. At concentrationsmeasured in the serum of patients treated with these agents for chronicinflammatory conditions, both aspirin and salicylate inhibit activationof the NF-KappaB pathway.

NSAID Therapy in Inflammatory Disorders

Extensive research has shown that classical NSAIDs have a potential bothin prevention and treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory disordersthat include cancer, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases,atherosclerosis, depression cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.For example, long-term use of NSAID therapy reduces the risk ofdeveloping Alzheimer's disease and delays the onset of the disease andsuppressed both the inflammation and pathology of Alzheimer's disease.Results support NSAID use and reduction in cognitive decline in olderpersons. This disclosure teaches treatment of inflammatory disordersthrough the use of phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDsformed from phospholipids and simpler lipids.

Research shows the chronic administration of NSAIDs reduced the risk ofcancer incidences. Both the epidemiological and animal studies showed aninverse association between the incidence of various cancers and the useof aspirin or other NSAIDs. Results showed a significant exponentialdecline in the risk with increasing intake of NSAIDs (primarily aspirinor ibuprofen) for 7-10 malignancies including the four major types:colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancer. Daily intake of NSAIDs,primarily aspirin, produced risk reductions of 63% for colon, 39% forbreast, 36% for lung, and 39% for prostate cancer. Significant riskreductions were also observed for esophageal (73%), stomach (62%), andovarian cancer (47%). Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agentthat is structurally related to indomethacin. Sulindac is anon-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that is related both structurallyand pharmacologically to indomethacin. In addition to itsanti-inflammatory properties, sulindac has been demonstrated to have arole in the prevention of colon cancer. This disclosure teaches areduced risk of transfer incidence providing the treatment ofinflammatory disorders through the use of phospholipid nanoparticlecompositions of NSAIDs formed from phospholipids and simpler lipids.

NSAID Therapy as Aging Intervention

A growing body of evidence shows non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) that target NF-kappaB activation and related inflammatorypathways have clinical significance for the prevention and treatment ofaging pathologies diseases related to chronic low-grade inflammation.Numerous research papers have recommended the regular use of NSAIDS inaging intervention

In a 2013 paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the teamdescribes how inflammation triggers senescence of cells and as apotential driver of accelerated aging and how we might be able to delayit. NSAIDs therapy including treatment with ibuprofen, could reverse theprogression of cell senescence and restore the ability of tissues toregenerate

This disclosure teaches treatment of inflammatory disorders through theuse of phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDs formed fromphospholipids and simpler lipids; wherein stomach damages can beavoided. These damages include but are not limited to Induced jointinflammation, GI bleeding and formation of GI adhesions or perforations.A double blind clinical study involving 125 patients studied the effectof ibuprofen pre-associated with phosphatidylcholine (ibuprofen/PC)found application of ibuprofen/PC reduces the side effects whileproviding the same effectiveness, particularly in older patients. In apilot double blind, crossover study on Aspirin—phosphatidylcholinecomplex of 93% purity produced significantly fewer gastric lesions inhuman subjects than unmodified aspirin over a 4-day period.

Low Solubility, Dissolution and Bioavailability of NSAIDs

The oral absorption of a given NSAID and any drug for that matterdepends on the balance of its solubility in the aqueous environment ofthe gastrointestinal lumen and its capability to diffuse across thelipophilic apical membrane of enterocytes. Generally, drugs mustdissolve in order to be absorbed and achieve sufficient bioavailability.The bioavailability (the percentage of the drug absorbed compared to itsinitial dosage) is limited by this insolubility. Poorly water solubledrugs often require high doses in order to reach therapeutic plasmaconcentrations after oral administration. Dissolution rate is a functionof the surface area of the particles and solubility. The surface areacan be determined through the control of the particle size. Therefore,the bioavailability of the water insoluble drugs can be improved byreduction in their particle size (increase in surface area).

The poor solubility and low dissolution rate of poorly water-solubledrugs in the aqueous gastrointestinal fluids often result in low andinsufficient bioavailability. This is the case for NSAIDS. NSAIDs as adrug class exhibit low solubility that creates low bioavailability. Thesolubility water at 25° C. for Salicylic acid, Ibuprofen, Naproxen andKetoprofen are 3, 21, 15.9 and 0.5 mg/ml. Relative to compounds withhigher aqueous solubility, poorly soluble NSAIDs compounds in tabletforms may exhibit incomplete release from the dosage form in the gutnecessary for absorption.

Solubility of NSAIDs at 25 C.* Acetylsalicylic acid 3.3 mg/ml Salicylicacid, 3 mg/ml Ibuprofen 21 mg ml Naproxen 15.9 mg/ml Ketoprofen 51 mg/mlIndomethacin .937 mg/ml Diclofenac, 50 mg/ml *http://www.drugbank.caSolubility and Dissolution Improvement of NSAIDs with Nanoparticles

Solubility and dissolution improvement of the NSAID Aceclofenac usingdifferent nanocarriers compared to water was tested. The increasesolubility of aceclofenac formulated into a solid lipid nanoparticle(stearic acid Poloxamer-188 sodium taurocholate and ethanol), apolymeric nanosuspension (PLGA, Pluroinc, 168, acetone) andnanoemulsions (Labrafil, Triacetin, Tween-80, Transcutol-P, compared toits solubility in distilled water at 25° C. was 6948 5582 and 1325folds.

Oral lipid nanocarriers of the NSAID Ibuprofen of composed of MCTs,essential phospholipids (lipidS75); Solutol and Cremaphor were formed byphase inversion. Oral administration of nanocarriers Ibuprofen showed an18% increase of AUC and a 27% higher mean residence time. Theantinociceptive (pain relief) effect was similar for oral Ibuprofenadministration, drug solutions, and lipid nanocarriers at 30 min afteradministration. Pain relief was prolonged up to 4 h in the lipidnanocarrier group.

Toxicity of Polymer Carriers of NSAIDs

Nanoparticle and microspheres and polymer carriers of NSAIDs formed frombiodegradable, non-biodegradable, natural and synthetic polymers havebeen investigated. They have been reported to increase NSAIDsbioavailability, accumulate in the inflamed areas, reduce the NSAIDs GItoxic effects and sustain NSAID activity. These polymeric carriersconsist of a monolithic spherical structure with the drug or therapeuticagent distributed throughout a polymer matrix either as a moleculardispersion or as a dispersion of particles.

Polymer carrier structures include a wide range of surfactants,emulsifiers and excipients in their molecular compositions. Polymernanoparticles are recognized to contain toxic monomers and solvents thatform toxic degradation products. From the past studies of polymericnanoparticles exhibiting cytotoxic effects, the safety profile ofcurrent polymer carriers of NSAIDs is not encouraging or not reportedextensively so as to conclude that they are a safe carrier for NSAIDs.By contrast, the cytotoxicity of lipid nanoparticles can be minimal orabsent, due to their better physiological acceptability when compared topolymeric nanoparticles.

Safety Considerations of NSAID Nanoparticles

At the nanoscale, the physical and chemical properties of materialsdiffer in fundamental ways from the properties of the atoms andmolecules of bulk materials. These effects occur because reducedparticle size exponentially increasing the surface area for biologicalinteractions and increased ability of the nanoparticle to crossbiological membranes and excipients to alter metabolism. The variouscombinations of polymers, surfactants, emulsifiers and excipients usedthe different techniques described in the literature for producingnanostructured carriers of NSAIDs can produce adverse effects, includingtoxicity and inflammation. There is inadequate testing of many of theseingredients for safety in nanocarriers and these techniques ofmanufacturing nanoparticles to conclude they are safe for commercialdrug applications.

Phospholipid nanoparticles can be manufactured with biocompatible,physiological and GRAS structural materials and excipients that degradequickly into non-toxic compounds that are easily eliminated throughphysiologic metabolic pathways and endogenous enzymes. The lipid matrixdegradation occurs mostly by lipases whereas only non-enzymatichydrolytic processes degrade a minor part. Lipid carriers prepared withseveral lipids and emulsifying agents have shown low toxicity in humans.

The toxicity of the surfactants used in producing in lipid nanoparticleshas been explored. Surfactants are important excipients frequently usedin nanoparticulate systems as stabilizers and solulibilizers. There aremany commercially available surfactants. They have different propertiesand the same surfactant may have a wide range of applications. Studiesfound the pharmaceutical surfactants lecithin; phophshadylchinefractions, poloxamer, sodium cholate and polysorbate 80 were welltolerated and non-toxic in nanoparticles. They were shown unlikely toinduce allergic reactions, hypersensitivity or cytokine production.

Even lipid nanoparticles may not be innocuous. Cytotoxicity of lipidnanoparticles can occur due to the inclusion of unsafe components suchas non-ionic emulsifiers and harmful preservatives. The method ofmanufacturing a lipid nanoparticle can risk contamination. Methods likesolvent evaporation and emulsification; emulsification-solvent diffusiontechnique and micro emulsion technique can produce nanoparticles withtoxic solvent residues left over from product production or high levelsof surfactants and other excipients that cause toxicity.

Production techniques of phospholipid nanoparticle comprising milling,homogenation and ultrasonic processing that use biocompatible,physiological and GRAS excipients have produced lipid nanoparticlestructures showing minimal toxicity.

Intraoral Sublingual Delivery of Nanoparticle NSAIDs

The absorption of the drugs like NSAIDs through the sublingual route is3 to 10 times greater than the oral route and is only surpassed byhypodermic injection. Sublingual administration of an NSAID avoidscontact with the GI tract and causing gastrointestinal problems andNSAID pathogenic effects. Sublingual administration of an NSAID canrelieve pain faster than oral administration because this route avoidsbarrier functions of the GI tract and the first passage of the drug inthe liver where some of the drug is metabolized.

Patients received piroxicam, administered orally or sublingually, afterundergoing removal of symmetrically positioned lower third molars, nosignificant differences in pain scores were observed between the routesof delivery used in this study. A randomized, controlled, parallel-grouptrial in patients who had undergone orthopedic operations found.Piroxicam sublingual tablets relieved post-operative pain faster thanpiroxicam regular tablet. Both formulations showed a statisticallysignificant reduction (p<0.001) in pain, tenderness and inflammation ascompared with baseline values. A Double-blind, placebo-controlled,randomized clinical trial of sublingual or intramuscular piroxicam inthe treatment of renal colic found sublingual to be as effective as theIM injection.

Transdermal Delivery of Nanoparticle NSAIDs

In transdermal administration, the NSAIDs have to pass the stratumcorneum layer to reach lower layers of the skin and/or to enter systemiccirculation. Several formulation approaches for cutaneous administrationof NSAIDs have been used and tested. Furthermore, studies have beenconducted on novel drug delivery systems for transdermal administrationof NSAID into systemic circulation and to target different layers of theskin include crystals, nano/micro emulsions, liposomes, solid lipidparticles and patches. The conventional pharmaceutical forms are gels,creams and ointments.

Studies conducted with the transdermal administration of differentNSAIDS in lipid nanocarriers and nanoemulsions have shown increase inNSAIDs permeation with respect to its conventional solution andprolonged in vivo anti-inflammatory activity increase in bioavailabilityas compared to oral tablet formulations. The absorption of aceclofenacby transdermal applied nanoemulsions and nanoemulsion gel resulted in2.95 and 2.60-fold increase in bioavailability as compared to oraltablet formulation. Results of these studies indicated that thenanoemulsions can be successfully used as potential vehicle forenhancement of bioavailability of aceclofenac.

Ocular Delivery of Nanoparticle NSAIDS

Inflammation plays a major role in eye disease and degenerative eyeconditions Activation of the NF-kappaB inflammatory pathway in ocularcells plays an important role in ocular disorders including itsinvolvement in chemical injury, ultraviolet (UV) radiation-inducedinjury, eye infections, allergic eye diseases, dry eye, pterygium, andcorneal graft rejection. Anti-inflammatory NSAIDs and other drugs havebeen used in the treatment of these ocular conditions. The inflammatorypro staglandins and activation of the NF-kappaB pathway plays a role inthe pathogenesis of degenerative eye conditions like diabeticretinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. NSAIDs that work thesemetabolic pathways have shown therapeutic activity in treating thesedisorders and other inflammatory disorders of the eye.

Ocular drug transport barriers pose a challenge for NSAID drug deliverycomprising the ocular surface epithelium, the tear film and internalbarriers of the blood-aqueous and blood-retina barriers. Ocular drugdelivery efficiency depends on the barriers and the clearance from thechoroidal, conjunctival vessels and lymphatic. Traditional drugadministration reduces the clinical efficacy especially for poorwater-soluble NSAID molecules and for the posterior segment of the eye.Lipid and polymer nanoparticles eye drops have been designed to overcomethese barriers to increase the drug penetration at the target site andprolong the drug levels by few internals of drug administrations inlower doses without any toxicity compared to the conventionalpreparations. Lipid nanoparticle eye drops are especially useful inocular drug delivery because they have enhanced the corneal absorptionof drugs, improve the ocular bioavailability of both hydrophilic andlipophilic drugs and do not show biotoxicity since they are preparedfrom physiological lipids.

Intranasal Delivery of Nanoparticle NSAIDs

Transmucosal routes of drug delivery via mucosal linings of the nasal aswell as ocular and oral cavity show distinct advantages over peroraladministration for systemic drug delivery. Compared to other biologicalmembranes, the nasal mucosa is a rather porous and thin endothelialbasal membrane. It also has a rapid blood flow, with a highlyvascularized epithelial layer and a vast absorption area with microvilliin epithelial cells. The passage of drugs across the nasal mucosa occursin three ways: paracellular, transcellular or transcytotic.

The proven advantages for intranasal delivery of NSAIDs includebypassing first pass effect, avoiding presystemic metabolism,eliminating NSAIDs GI pathogenic effects, achieving rapid systemictherapeutic blood levels, increasing NSAID bioavailability, increasingbioactivity and increasing the therapeutic index. Intranasal deliveryhas clinical benefits like reduction in drug dosage and systemicexposure, which results in lesser side effects

In some cases, absorption of almost the whole dose can be achieved andthe pharmacokinetics can be similar to intravenous administration.Furthermore, intranasal delivery enables NSAIDs that do not cross theBBB to be delivered to the central nervous system in a few minutes alongwith both the olfactory and trigeminal neuronal pathway.

Among the major disadvantages of the nasal route is the limited volumeof application, the difficulty of high molecular weight drugs to passthrough the nasal mucosa, the presence of pathological conditions,mucocilliary drug clearance, enzymatic barriers and irritation of thenasal mucosa.

There is potential for irritation and damage to the phospholipid nasalmucosa and ciliary action from the long-term use of of NSAIDsadministered as conventional nasal spray and drops. Nasal absorption ofsalicylic acid was decreased with increasing concentration ofadministered drug and low absorption of high concentration of salicylicacid was lined with its nasal epithelial toxicity and nasal membraneresistance.

Nasal absorption is particularly low for hydrophilic drugs like NSAIDsand drugs with low solubility and dissolution in aqueous solutions.Absorption is also low with aqueous solutions that have a low retentiontime on the mucosal membrane's surface for absorption. Among the mostpromising strategies recently developed to improve the nasalbioavailability of drugs are lipid and polymer nanoparticle systems andintranasal gels. Studies have shown lipid and polymer nanoparticle drugcarriers and administration as nasal gels increase drug absorption andretention for greater bioavailability and therapeutic effects.

Oil-in-water emulsion compositions for the intranasal administration ofdrugs, including NSAIDs such as meloxicam, are described in WO 1500/24373. Although such compositions are useful for the delivery ofpoorly water-soluble drugs in a liquid form and may offer improved nasaltolerance of irritant drugs, emulsions are complex systems and present anumber of stability and manufacturing challenges.

NSAID Transport into the Central Nervous System

NSAIDs show only limited accessibility distribution across theblood-brain barrier to the central nervous system (CNS) at normal dosesand produce significant gastrointestinal toxicity. Clinical studiesdemonstrated minimal concentrations of traditional, nonselective NSAIDs,such as indomethacin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroprofen, in CSF.Researchers found brain levels of naproxen about 1% of that in plasmaafter oral dosing in rats at concentrations that produce neuroprotectiveactions in cell culture studies. The limited accessibility of NSAIDsinto the CNS and brain may impede or limit potential neuroprotectiveactions of NSAIDs require higher doses to achieve neuroprotectiveeffects and can predispose an individual to serious GI toxicity.

The CNS therapeutic index for neuroprotection and treatment of diseasemay be enhanced by improved brain delivery. Smaller sized lipidnanoparticle drug delivery carriers that mimic lipoproteins have beendescribed as means for delivering lipophilic drugs (that includesNSAIDs) from the systemic circulation across the BBB into the CNS andbrain. Thus enabling their targeting of inflammation in the CNS,providing neuroprotection and treatment of inflammatory-relatedneurodegenerative conditions.

Similar lipid nanoparticle drug delivery carrier compositions arerecognized for direct nose-to-brain drug delivery via the intranasalroute of administration. The highest concentration of particlesdelivered through the nose ends up in the olfactory bulb, medulla, andbrainstem at the entry point of the trigeminal nerves. However,widespread delivery to the striatum and cortex also occurs. Theintranasal route of delivery provides a noninvasive way to bypass theblood-brain barrier and avoid issues of systemic toxicity.

NSAID Transport into the Central Nervous System

NSAIDs show only limited accessibility distribution across theblood-brain barrier to the central nervous system (CNS) at normal dosesand produce significant gastrointestinal toxicity. Clinical studiesdemonstrated minimal concentrations of traditional, nonselective NSAIDs,such as indomethacin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroprofen, in CSF.Researchers found brain levels of naproxen about 1% of that in plasmaafter oral dosing in rats at concentrations that produce neuroprotectiveactions in cell culture studies. The limited accessibility of NSAIDsinto the CNS and brain may impede or limit potential neuroprotectiveactions of NSAIDs require higher doses to achieve neuroprotectiveeffects and can predispose an individual to serious GI toxicity.

The CNS therapeutic index for neuroprotection and treatment of diseasemay be enhanced by improved brain delivery. Smaller sized lipidnanoparticle drug delivery carriers that mimic lipoproteins have beendescribed as means for delivering lipophilic drugs (that includesNSAIDs) from the systemic circulation across the BBB into the CNS andbrain. Thus enabling their targeting of inflammation in the CNS,providing neuroprotection and treatment of inflammatory-relatedneurodegenerative conditions.

Similar lipid nanoparticle drug delivery carrier compositions arerecognized for direct nose-to-brain drug delivery via the intranasalroute of administration. The highest concentration of particlesdelivered through the nose ends up in the olfactory bulb, medulla, andbrainstem at the entry point of the trigeminal nerves. However,widespread delivery to the striatum and cortex also occurs. Theintranasal route of delivery provides a noninvasive way to bypass theblood-brain barrier and avoid issues of systemic toxicity.

Anti-Inflammatory Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol, the most abundant nonpsychoactive constituent of Cannabissativa, has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects both in vitroand in various preclinical models of neurodegeneration and inflammatorydisorders, independent from classical CB1 and CB2 receptors. Cannabidiolis shown to attenuate NF-Kappa B activation and pro-inflammatorycytokines and mediators that include TNF-αlpha and inducible NOsynthase, iNOS.

Cannabidiol has a tremendous therapeutic potential in the treatment of awide range inflammatory disorders. A major impediment to the clinicalapplication of Cannabidiol is low oral bioavailability of 13-19% andinsolubility in water.

General Compositions

This disclosure relates to phospholipid nanoparticle compositions ofNSAIDs formed from phospholipids and simpler lipids in an unfiredsequential process that encapsulate a high concentration of an NSAIDs;increase NSAID transport across hydrophobic mucosa; increase thebioavailability of the NSAID 2-fold to 10-fold, decrease the dose ofNSAIDs 2-fold to 10-fold less than an amount of NSAID needed to illicitsimilar therapeutic effects compared to currently available OTC andprescription NSAID pills and capsules, where the phospholipidnanoparticle structure reduce or eliminate pathogenic effects of NSAIDsand enable daily, long-term efficacious NSAID therapy, and treatment andprevention of inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The present disclosure also relates phospholipid NSAID compositions fortreating fever, inflamed tissues, platelet aggregation, and/or centraland/or peripheral or nervous system disorders; and/or preventingthrombosis; and in a therapeutic dose 2-fold to 10-fold less thantypical dose of currently sold NSAID pills and capsules; and withoutcausing NSAID pathogenic effects.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS with increased bioavailability, therapeutic activity andtherapeutic index to prevent, treat and/or ameliorate age-related andnon-age related inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals including resveratrol,cinnamaldehyde, green tea polyphenols, lipoic acid, and curcuminoidswith increased bioavailability, therapeutic activity and therapeuticindex to prevent, treat and/or ameliorate age-related and non-agerelated inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof anti-inflammatory Cannabidiol with increased bioavailability,therapeutic activity and therapeutic index to prevent, treat and/orameliorate age-related and non-age related inflammatory disorders andglobal inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS with increased bioavailability, therapeutic activity andtherapeutic index to block activation of the NF-kappaB inflammatorysignaling pathways, inflammatory cytokines and mediators ofinflammation.

The disclosure provides methods of delivering phospholipid nanoparticlecarrier compositions of NSAIDS as NanoSphere liquids gels for effectiveNSAID therapy and circumvent the problems of current OTC andprescription NSAIDs tablets and capsules low solubility, dissolution andbioavailability; and the problems people have in swallowing pills andcapsules.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS formed with essential phospholipids and methods of deliverythat reduce or eliminate NSAID pathogenic effects including GIulceration, bleeding, liver damage, kidney damage, and/or cardiovascularside-effects, and increase NSAID therapeutic activity and for NSAIDTherapy and treating inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS where the nanoparticle carrier reduces pathogenic or toxiceffects of the NSAIDs and increase NSAID bioavailability and/ortherapeutic activity for NSAID Therapy—preventing, treating and orameliorating inflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS where the nanoparticle carriers' constituents include theessential phospholipid phosphatidylcholine and method of delivery thatreduce or eliminate the pathogenic or toxic effects of the NSAIDs; andincrease NSAID bioavailability and therapeutic activity for NSAIDtherapy—preventing, treating and or ameliorating inflammatory disordersand global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS and methods of delivery where the nanoparticle carrier orconstituents act to reduce or eliminate the pathogenic effects of theNSAID and increase NSAID bioavailability, therapeutic activity andtherapeutic index for long term and safe NSAID Therapy.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS for delivery into the systemic circulation across the GI tractmucosal barrier, and where the nanoparticle carrier and phospholipidconstituents act to reduce or eliminate pathogenic effects of theNSAIDs, and increase NSAIDs bioavailability and therapeutic activity forNSAID therapy—preventing, treating and or ameliorating inflammatorydisorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS for administration and delivery into the systemic circulationacross the sublingual or buccal oral mucosal barrier and to preventNSAID GI toxicity and where the nanoparticle carriers increase NSAIDsbioavailability and therapeutic activity for NSAID therapy—preventing,treating and or ameliorating inflammatory disorders and globalinflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS for administration and delivery into the systemic circulationacross the epidermal and dermal barriers and to prevent NSAID GItoxicity and where the nanoparticle carriers increase NSAIDsbioavailability and therapeutic activity for NSAID therapy—preventing,treating and or ameliorating inflammatory disorders and globalinflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS for administration and delivery into the systemic circulationacross the epidermal and dermal barriers and to prevent NSAID GIpathogenic effects and where the nanoparticle carriers increase NSAIDsbioavailability and therapeutic activity for NSAID therapy—preventing,treating and or ameliorating inflammatory disorders and globalinflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS administration and delivery into the systemic circulationacross the mucosa barrier of the nasal cavity, and prevent NSAID GI tpathogenic effects and where the nanoparticle carrier increase NSAIDsbioavailability and therapeutic activity for NSAID therapy—preventing,treating and or ameliorating inflammatory disorders and globalinflammation.

The disclosure provides phospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositionsof NSAIDS and methods of administration and delivery that carry NSAIDsacross the BBB, into the central nervous system, the brain and neuraltissue; and increase NSAIDs bioavailability and therapeutic activity forNSAID therapy —preventing, treating and or ameliorating neuralinflammatory disorders and global inflammation.

The disclosure teaches the increased dose-fraction of delivered NSAIDsacross the BBB into the brain and neural tissue and into the centralnervous system for NSAID therapy in a phospholipid nanoparticle carriercomposition when compared to the delivery of regular NSAID across theBBB.

General Methods for Making the General Compositions

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidstructural nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS that are formedfrom an essential phospholipid (phosphatidylcholine) and a simple lipid.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidstructural nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS that are formedfrom phospholipids and a simple lipid.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS where the production methodis free of polymers.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS where the production methodis free of surfactants.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS where the production methodis free of surfactants, solvents and/or expedients that cause toxicity,inflammation and adverse effects as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidstructural nanoparticle carrier composition that provides a compositionincluding a high concentration of an NSAID) systems comprising aproduction method incorporating nanoparticle production schemes. Thisphospholipid lipid nanoparticle carrier system is used for the deliveryof NSAIDs into mammals.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDS where the production methodcomprises a combination of milling, homogenation and ultrasonicprocessing in sequence. using cold techniques in each step. At least oneNSAID is incorporated into the process, effective for administration tomammals.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three assembly techniques in a sequential unifiedprocess without the use of heat, without polymers that encapsulateNSAIDs with biocompatible non-toxic biocompatible essentialphospholipids, simpler lipids and solvents that are FDA approved andsafe as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three assembly techniques in a sequential unifiedprocess without the use of heat, without polymers that encapsulateNSAIDs with biocompatible non-toxic biocompatible essentialphospholipids, simple lipids, surfactants, solvents and excipients thatare FDA approved and safe as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticalswhere the production method is free of surfactants, solvents and/orexpedients that cause toxicity, inflammation and adverse effects asnanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidstructural nanoparticle carrier composition that provides a compositionincluding a high concentration anti-inflammatory nutraceuticalscomprising a production method incorporating nanoparticle productionschemes. This phospholipid lipid nanoparticle carrier system is used forthe delivery of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals into mammals.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticalswhere the production method comprises a combination of milling,homogenation and ultrasonic processing in sequence. using coldtechniques in each step. At least one nutraceutical is incorporated intothe process, effective for administration to mammals.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three assembly techniques in a sequential unifiedprocess without the use of heat, without polymers that encapsulateanti-inflammatory nutraceuticals with biocompatible non-toxicbiocompatible essential phospholipids, simpler lipids and solvents thatare FDA approved and safe as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of anti-inflammatory Cannabidiol wherethe production method is free of surfactants, solvents and/or expedientsthat cause toxicity, inflammation and adverse effects as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidstructural nanoparticle carrier composition that provides a compositionincluding a high concentration of anti-inflammatory Cannabidiolcomprising a production method incorporating nanoparticle productionschemes. This phospholipid lipid nanoparticle carrier system is used forthe delivery of anti-inflammatory Cannabidiol into mammals.

The disclosure teaches a process for producing phospholipid lipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of anti-inflammatory Cannabidiol wherethe production method comprises a combination of milling, homogenationand ultrasonic processing in sequence. using cold techniques in eachstep, and is effective for administration to mammals.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three assembly techniques in a sequential unifiedprocess without the use of heat, without polymers that encapsulateanti-inflammatory Cannabidiol with biocompatible non-toxic biocompatibleessential phospholipids, simpler lipids and solvents that are FDAapproved and safe as nanoparticles.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three assembly techniques in a sequential unifiedprocess without the use of heat, without polymers that encapsulateanti-inflammatory Cannabidiol with biocompatible non-toxic biocompatibleessential phospholipids, simple lipids, surfactants, solvents andexcipients that are FDA approved and safe as nanoparticles.

In one embodiment, the disclosure teaches a method of assembly fornanosphere compositional structures wherein the method of assemblyefficiently encapsulates NSAIDs into a stable phospholipid nanoparticlestructure with a particle size distribution from 50 to 150 nm. Thismethod of assembly allows for commercial production.

The disclosure teaches a nanoparticle method of assembly wherein theassembly comprises three nanoparticle assembly techniques in asequential unified process encapsulating NSAIDs. The nanoparticles arestable phospholipid nanoparticle compositional structures with aparticle size distribution from about 50 to 150 nm. The assembly can bescaled for commercial production and scalable to commercially availablesize production.

The disclosure further teaches the products for administration via thesublingual mucosa and buccal mucosa of a mammal. The disclosure furtherteaches a product, by the process disclosed above, for administrationacross ocular barriers and to ocular tissues. The disclosure furtherteaches a product, by the process disclosed above, for transdermaladministration across dermal and epidermal barriers. The disclosurefurther teaches a product, by the process disclosed above, foradministration across the blood brain barriers (BBB). The disclosurefurther teaches a product, by the process disclosed above, foradministration across the gastrointestinal (GI) tract mucosal barrier.The disclosure further teaches a product, by the process disclosedabove, for administration across the nasal mucosal barrier.

The disclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAID fordelivery via the sublingual mucosa and buccal mucosa of a mammal. Thedisclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAID foradministration across ocular barriers and to ocular tissues of a mammal.The disclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAID foradministration across dermal and epidermal barriers. The disclosurefurther teaches a method for producing a NSAID for administration acrossthe BBB. The disclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAIDfor administration across the GI tract mucosal barrier. The disclosurefurther teaches a method for producing a NSAID for administration acrossthe nasal mucosal barrier.

The disclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAID fordelivery via the sublingual mucosa and buccal mucosa of a mammal forNSAID therapy and the reduction or elimination of NSAID pathogeniceffects. The disclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAIDfor administration across ocular barriers and to ocular tissues of amammal for NSAID therapy and the reduction or elimination of NSAIDpathogenic effects. The disclosure further teaches a method forproducing a NSAID for administration across dermal and epidermalbarriers for NSAID therapy and the reduction or elimination of NSAIDpathogenic effects. The disclosure further teaches a method forproducing a NSAID for administration across the BBB for NSAID therapyand the reduction or elimination of NSAID pathogenic effects. Thedisclosure further teaches a method for producing a NSAID foradministration across the GI tract mucosal barrier for NSAID therapy andthe reduction or elimination of NSAID pathogenic effects. The disclosurefurther teaches a method for producing a NSAID for administration acrossthe nasal mucosal barrier for NSAID therapy and the reduction orelimination of NSAID pathogenic effects.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle for delivery into the systemic circulation viathe sublingual mucosa and buccal mucosa of a mammal for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle composition, for delivery into the systemiccirculation across the GI tract mucosal barrier for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle composition for delivery across dermal andepidermal barriers into the systemic circulation for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle for delivery across the mucosa barrier of thenasal cavity into the systemic circulation for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle composition for delivery across ocularbarriers and into to ocular tissues for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure further teaches a method for encapsulating a NSAID into aphospholipid nanoparticle across the blood-brain barrier and into thecentral and peripheral nervous system for NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches formulating phospholipid lipid nanoparticlescontaining NSAIDs into solid dose forms including dissolvable tablets,granules lozenges, pellets, and other forms for intraoral delivery bysublingual and buccal administration. Suitable formulation methodsinclude spray drying of lyophilization of lipid structured nanoparticledispersions with suitable excipients followed by incorporation of a drypowder into a tablet, or pellet. Another method is granulatingphospholipid nanoparticles liquid dispersions with excipients andbinders into powders for compression into tablets or pellets forsublingual and buccal delivery. Phospholipid nanoparticles may beincorporated into lozenges, lollipops, gum, gels and films forintra-oral delivery.

The disclosure teaches a method of forming phospholipid lipidnanoparticles comprising of at least one of the following NSAIDsPropionic acid drugs such as Fenoprofen calcium (Nalfon®), Flurbiprofen(Ansaid®), Suprofen. Benoxaprofen, Ibuprofen (prescription Motrin®),Ibuprofen (200 mg. over the counter Nuprin, Motrin 1B®), Ketoprofen(Orduis, Oruvall®), Naproxen (Naprosyn®), Naproxen sodium (Aleve,Anaprox, Aflaxen®), Oxaprozin (Daypro®), or the like; Acetic acid drugsuch as Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren®), Diclofenac potassium (Cataflam®),Etodolac (Lodine®), Indomethacin (Indocin®), Ketorolac tromethamine(Acular, Toradol® intramuscular), Ketorolac (oral Toradol®), or thelike; Ketone drugs such as Nabumetone (Relafen®), Sulindac (Clinoril®),Tolmetin sodium (Tolectin®), or the like; Fenamate drugs such asMeclofenamate sodium (Meclomen®), Mefenamic acid (Ponstel®), or thelike; Oxicam drugs such as Piroxicam (Dolibid®), or the like; Salicylicacid drugs such as Diflunisal (Feldene®), Aspirin, or the like;Pyrazolin acid drugs such as Oxyphenbutazone (Tandearil®),Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin®), or COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib,meloxicam, diclofenac, meloxicam, piroxicam, Celebrex, Vioxx, or thelike: or mixtures or combinations thereof.

Phospholipid Nanoparticle Compositions of NSAIDs

Since many lipids and phospholipids are part of living constituents,they are considered to be suitable biomaterials to form phospholipidnanoparticle carriers. Many suitable lipids are available that have beenused to form lipid nanoparticle carriers that are GRAS listed,biocompatable and entirely non-toxic to humans. Synthetic and naturalpolymers offer an almost infinite array of chemical composition andstructure combinations. However, only a few have the requirements thatmake them useful as nanoparticle factor carriers. Many polymers havetoxic properties and can produce side effects in humans and most havenot been tested as nanoparticles to recommend them safe for human use inNSAID therapy and treating inflammatory disorders.

As a result, the preferred type of nanoparticle carrier that is bestsuited overall for use as nanoparticle carriers of NSAIDs in NSAIDtherapy and treating inflammatory disorders in this disclosure are thephospholipid-structured nanoparticles.

The preferred phospholipid nanoparticles for use in this disclosure forencapsulating NSAISs include solid lipid nanoparticles, lipid emulsionnanoparticles and NanoSpheres. They are known to provide the highestdegree of biocompatibility controlled release, efficient targeting,stability and high therapeutic index to their NSAID payload.

“Solid lipid nanoparticles” essentially have a solid form. These dynamicstructures are synthesized from natural biocompatible lipids,phospholipids and excipients and contain an encapsulated inner corephase. They provide controlled release, efficient targeting, andstability to its cargo or payload.

“Lipid emulsion nanoparticles” are dynamic structured, dispersedparticle droplets created from natural lipids that possess an outerphospholipid layer and an encapsulated inner lipid core.

“NanoSpheres” are dynamically structured liquid gels synthesized fromnatural biocompatible simple lipids, essential phospholipids and otherexcipients

Phospholipid nanoparticles of this disclosure are constructed fromphospholipids and simpler lipids. Phospholipid is the same material thatcomprises the major components of biological membranes and lipoproteins.As biological membranes, they exist as either sphingolipids orphosphodiglycerides. The most abundant essential phospholipid isphosphatidylcholine, also known as lecithin. A highly purified essentialphospholipid phosphatidylcholine fraction of greater than 85%phosphatidylcholine is the preferred phospholipid in forming of thesephospholipid nanoparticles in this disclosure.

The phospholipids in the process of synthesizing the phospholipidnanoparticle compositions encapsulating NSAIDs in this disclosureinclude phosphatidycholine, phosphatidylethanolamine,phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylinositol,cardiolipin, and the derivatives of these phospholipids. Preferredphospholipids in lipid nanoparticles of this disclosure should bebiocompatible, GRAS listed and non-toxic as nanoparticles.

Suitable commercially available natural phospholipids from soya lecithinfractionation for this disclosure include Lipoid Phospholipon 80, 80 N,80 H 85 G, 90 G, 90 H and 100 H; and Lipoid's solubilized lecithinliquid carrier systems that include Phosal 35 B. 50 SA, 53 MCT and 75SA.

The simpler lipids in the process of synthesizing the lipid structurednanoparticle compositions in this disclosure may include fatty acids,triglycerides triacylglycerols, acylglycerols, waxes, cholesterol,sphingolipids, and the derivatives of these lipids. The preferredsimpler lipids in this disclosure are medium chained triglycerides,safflower oil and sesame oil. Preferred simpler lipids used in formingphospholipid nanoparticles of this disclosure should biocompatible, GRASlisted and non-toxic as nanoparticles.

The preferred of weight/volume ratios of phospholipids to simpler lipidsin forming phospholipid nanoparticles of this disclosure is from 4:1 to1:4. Preferably, the weight ratio is from about 2:1 to about 1:2.

The preferred percentage of weight/volume ratios of NSAIDs tophospholipid nanoparticle structural materials (phospholipids+simplerlipids) in forming phospholipid nanoparticles of this disclosure is from4:1 to 1:5. Preferably, the weight ratio is from about 3:1 to about 1:2.

The assembly of the phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDs inthis disclosure may include surfactants and suitable emulsifiers suchlecithins, polysorbates, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides,glyceryl monoleate, polysorbates and polaxamers that are known to theart. Surfactants and suitable emulsifiers should be selected that do notinduce adverse changes in barrier functions, do not induce toxic andallergic effects, do not induce adverse effects to the nanoparticles,and do not induce adverse effects to the transported NSAIDs. Preferredsurfactants and emulsifiers in nanoparticles of this disclosure shouldbe biocompatible, GRAS listed and non-toxic as nanoparticles.

Phospholipid nanoparticle assemblies of NSAIDs in this disclosure may bedispersed in a solvent and carrier fluid during formulation. Suitablecarrier fluids and solvents include water, sterile saline, glyceridesglycerine, ethanol, sorbitol, lipids, fatty acids, glycine, and siliconeoils. Suitable carrier fluids should be GRAS listed, biocompatible andnon-toxic as nanoparticles.

The assembly of the phospholipid nanoparticle compositions in thisdisclosure may include preservatives selected according to the route ofdelivery, barrier function, properties of nanoparticle materials, andproperties of the encapsulated NSAIDS. Plus, preservatives should beselected that do not induce changes in barrier functions, do not inducetoxic and allergic effects, do not induce adverse effects to thenanoparticles, and do not induce adverse effects to the transportedNSAIDs. Some of the preservatives for consideration in use includetocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, sorbates, parabens, optiphen,thimersal, benzoic acid, benzalkonium chloride, benzehtkonium chloridepolyquaternium-1, ethyl lauroyl arginate, and rosemary oleoresin,Jeecide and Optiphen.

The preferred preservatives in this disclosure are tocopherols, ascorbylpalmitate and sorbates for intraoral and peroral administeredformulations; benzalkonium chloride, benzehtkonium chloride for ocularand intranasal administered formulations; and sorbates, Jeecide andOptiphen for transdermal administered formulations. Preferredpreservatives in phospholipid nanoparticles of this disclosure should bebiocompatible, GRAS listed and non-toxic as nanoparticles. Preferredpreservatives should not interfere with the delivery of the NSAIDs.

Nanoparticle size is extremely important to the biological propertiesand functioning of the nanoparticle carriers of this disclosure.Nanoparticles with diameters ranging from 20 nm to 200 nm demonstratethe most prolonged circulation times. Smaller nanoparticle sizes and alipid structured nanoparticle composition can facilitate easier passageacross cell membranes, enhancing cellular uptake and greater deliveryNSAIDs to intracellular targets and inflamed tissues.

The assembly of phospholipid nanoparticle compositions in the presentdisclosure may include sweeteners for intraoral and peroral routes ofdelivery to enhance acceptability to the consumer. The sweeteners usedmay be natural sweeteners or artificial sweeteners. Natural sweetenersinclude Stevia extract Steviol Glycosides, xylitol, sucrose, fructose,fructooligosaccharides, glucose, glucose syrup, invert sugar,maltodextrins, Magnasweet, eryritol, sorbitol, maltitol, lactitol,mannitol, and isomalt. Examples of artificial sweeteners includesucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K, neohesperidine, dihydrochalcone,thaumatin, saccharin and saccharin salts. Preferred sweeteners for thisdisclosure should be sucralose, cesulfame K and natural sweeteners suchsuch as steviol glycosides, xylitol, erythritol and thaumatin.Magnasweet.

Typically the sweetener content will be about 0.05 to 2.5% w/w.Preferred sweeteners in nanoparticles of this disclosure should bebiocompatible, GRAS listed and non-toxic as nanoparticles.

The assembly of phospholipid nanoparticle compositions in the presentdisclosure may include flavors for intraoral and peroral routes ofdelivery to enhance acceptability to the consumer. The flavors used maybe natural sweeteners or artificial sweeteners. Examples of flavoringagents useful in the compositions of the invention include fruit (e.g.pineapple or citrus) concentrates and concentrated aqueous ornon-aqueous flavors such as flavor oils. Typically the sweetener contentwill be about 0.1 to 1% w/w. Preferred flavors in phospholipidnanoparticles of this disclosure should be biocompatible, GRAS listedand non-toxic as nanoparticles.

A smaller nanoparticle size and a natural lipid and phospholipidnanoparticle composition (that mimics a plasma lipoprotein), can avoidextensive presystemic metabolism, avoid uptake by thereticuloendothelial system of the liver and spleen as a foreignsubstance, and prevent premature clearance from the body, is thepreferred nanoparticle composition in this disclosure.

This disclosure teaches phospholipid nanoparticle compositions of NSAIDswith proven benefits over conventional OTC and prescription pill andcapsules that include:

-   -   a) Increased NSAID bioavailability through transmucosal        absorption and direct oral-cavity delivery;    -   b) Increased NSAID bioavailability, bioactivity and therapeutic        index for NSAID therapy    -   c) Sustained blood levels for longer-lasting beneficial actions;    -   d) Higher-potency responses, allowing reductions in amount and        frequency of administration;    -   e) Transport of NSAIDs across the BBB and into the central        nervous system for therapeutic activity    -   f) Improved user convenience (less frequent use and easier        compliance;    -   g) Increased circulatory half-life. Improved kinetics and        dynamics, such as decreased enzyme degradation, prevention of        hepatic metabolism to inactive byproducts, reduced renal        clearance, and fewer adverse reactions;    -   h) Site-specific anti-inflammatory actions that minimize loss of        biological activity and expand therapeutic potential;    -   i) Unique molecular “stealth technology,” cloaking from the        mononuclear phagocytic system and enzymatic destruction, thus        prolonging and increasing the beneficial effects;    -   j) Reduction or elimination of NSAID pathogenic effects;    -   k) No requirement to swallow pills and capsules;    -   l) And improved cost-effectiveness on a per-unit amount.

This disclosure relates to the significant increase of phospholipidnanoparticles compositions to carry NSAIDs across mucosa barriers intothe systemic circulation, past the BBB, into the central nervous system,into ocular cells, into tissues and into target cells; and increase thebioavailability, bioactivity and efficacy of NSAIDs for therapeuticactivity in NSAID therapy, treating inflammatory disorders and globalinflammation. The increased bioavailability and bioactivity of NSAIDsfor NSAID therapy can range from a 2-fold increase to a 10-foldincrease. The actual increase amount depends on the molecularcharacteristics of the NSAID, the encapsulation characteristics intophospholipid nanoparticles, the structural characteristic of thephospholipid nanoparticles, the method and vehicles of administrationand metabolic difference between users.

The increased bioactivity produced by a phospholipid nanoparticle NSAIDcomposition does not result in an increase in toxicity and pathogenicacclivity of the NSAID, but an increased therapeutic index as evidencedby the data present herein.

Each NSAID has a different dose range per tablet and differentrecommended amounts when taken orally. The typical range of doses forthe NSAIDs sold in the United State are:

Generic name Usual dose of NSAID Tablets & Capsules Celecoxib 100-200 mgday −1 Aspirin 2.6-6 g day 4-5 divided doses Celecoxib 100-200 mg day −1Diclofenac 50 mg BID Diflunisal 0.25-0.75 g BID Etodolac 200-300 mgBID-QID Fenoprofen 300-600 mg QID Flurbiprofen 100 mg BID-TID Ibuprofen200-800 mg QID Indomethacin 25-50 mg TID-QID Ketoprofen 75 mg TIDMeclofenamate 50-100 mg TID-QID Mefenamic acid 250 mg QID Meloxicam7.5-15 mg OD Nabumetone 500 mg BID Naproxen 250-500 mg BID Oxaprozin 600mg OD Piroxicam 10-20 mg OD Sulindac 150-200 mg BID Tolmetin 400-600 mgTID

The increase in bioactivity and bioactivity of NSAIDs produced by aphospholipid nanoparticle NSAID composition of this disclosure resultsin dose reduction to produce equivalent therapeutic actions compared tothe standard doses of commercial NSAID tablets and capsules to illicit agiven therapeutic effect response. The dose reduction can range from a2-fold reduction in mg dose to a 10-fold reduction in mg dose.Preferably, the range is from about a 2-fold reduction to about a 10fold reduction in mg NSAID dose.

The dosage of a phospholipid nanoparticle NSAID composition is fromabout 10% to about 90% of the recommended dose needed to treat aspecific condition

The decrease in NSAID dosages from a phospholipid nanoparticle NSAIDcomposition of this disclosure deceases the occurrence of NSAIDpathogenic effects, increases the therapeutic index and has othertangible benefits that include increased patient compliance, increasedcost effectiveness and no requirement to swallow pills and capsules.

The process of synthesizing lipid nanoparticles in the presentdisclosure may include homogenization techniques such as hot highpressure homogenization technique, cold high pressure homogenizationtechnique, melt emulsification ultrasound (ultrasonication)homogenization technique, high shear homogenization and/or ultrasoundtechnique, microemulsion technique, emulsification-solvent evaporationtechnique, solvent displacement or injection technique,emulsification-solvent diffusion technique, phase inversion technique,film ultrasonication dispersion technique, and multiple emulsiontechnique.

The disclosure teaches a method for manufacture of lipid nanoparticles acombination of three techniques, sequentially performed for dispersioncomprising milling (physical grinding), homogenation (high speedstirring emulsification) and ultrasonic processing (high wattage flowthrough ultrasound sonification). These techniques can be performed inthis sequential order or may be performed sequentially in alternateorders.

Administration of NSAIDS in Phospholipid Nanoparticles by DifferentMethods

Oral therapy of NSAIDs is proven effective, but the clinical use isoften limited because of their GI toxicity and causing adverse effectssuch as irritation and ulceration of the gastro-intestinal mucosa. Thisdisclosure of administration of NSAIDs encapsulated in phospholipidlipid nanospheres significantly reduces or eliminates the problems ofNSAIDs pathogenic effects from the orally administered conventionalNSAIDs tablets and capsules; and maintains relatively consistent plasmalevels for long term NSAID therapy, treating inflammatory disorders andtreating global inflammation.

This disclosure of administration of NSAIDs encapsulated in phospholipidNanoSpheres via the intraoral, intranasal or transdermal methodsbypasses contact with the epithelium of gastrointestinal tract and theproblems of GI toxicity of the oral route of administration ofconventional NSAIDs tablets and capsules and maintains relativelyconsistent plasma levels for long-term NSAID therapy, treatinginflammatory disorders and treating global inflammation.

The Phospholipid Nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs in thisdisclosure can be designed for all possible routes of administration,generally improving both bioavailability and bioactivity of the carriedNSAID. They represent an alternative class of vehicles to liposomes,emulsions, aqueous solutions and solid formed tablets and capsules totransport NSAIDs to target cells and tissues for NSAID therapy, treatinginflammatory disorders and treating global inflammation.

Intraoral Transport of Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs CompositionsAcross the Oral Mucosa

The disclosure teaches methods of administering phospholipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs to the sublingual mucosa andbuccal mucosa of the oral cavity to increase the delivery, absorptionand the bioavailability of NSAIDs into the blood stream and target cellsand tissues of mammals.

The disclosure teaches intraoral sublingual or buccal delivery ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs to increase theNSAIDs bioavailability, bioactivity, therapeutic activity andtherapeutic index in NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches intraoral sublingual or buccal delivery ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs to reduce NSAIDpathogenic effects by avoiding direct contact with the GI tract and theinclusion of essential phospholipids the nanoparticle's structuralcomposition to eliminate or reduce pathogenic effects of NSAIDs andincrease their therapeutic index.

The disclosure teaches the intraoral sublingual or buccal delivery ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs for the safeand long term use of NSAIDs and in NSAID Therapy, and/or treatinginflammatory disorders and/or treating global inflammation.

Another aspect of this disclosure relates to the increased dose-fractionof intraoral delivered nanosized NSAIDs across the intraoral mucosa intothe systemic circulation for NSAID therapy and treating inflammatorydisorders in a phospholipid nanoparticle carrier composition whencompared to oral delivery of the currently available NSAIDs capsules andtablets through the GI tract into the systemic circulation.

Peroral Transport of Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs CompositionsAcross the GI Mucosa

The disclosure teaches methods of the oral administration ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs across themucosal membrane barriers of the GI tract to increase the delivery,absorption and the bioavailability of NSAIDs into the blood stream andtarget cells and tissues of mammals.

The disclosure teaches oral administration of phospholipid nanoparticlecarrier composition of NSAIDs across the mucosal membrane barriers ofthe GI tract to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability, bioactivity,therapeutic activity and therapeutic index in NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches the oral administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the mucosal membranebarriers of the GI tract to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability,therapeutic activity and/or potency in reducing inflammation andpreventing, treating and/or ameliorating inflammatory disorders.

The disclosure teaches the oral administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the mucosal membranebarriers of the GI tract to reduce NSAID pathogenic effects byincorporating essential phospholipids in the nanoparticle's structuralcomposition.

The disclosure teaches the oral administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the mucosal membranebarriers of the GI tract for the safe and long term use of NSAIDs and inNSAID Therapy.

Another aspect of this disclosure relates to increased dose-fraction oforal delivered nanosized NSAIDs across mucosal membrane barriers of theGI tract into the systemic circulation for NSAID therapy and treatinginflammatory disorders in a phospholipid nanoparticle carriercomposition when compared to oral delivery of the currently availableNSAIDs capsules and tablets through the GI tract into the systemiccirculation.

Transdermal Transport of Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs CompositionsAcross the Dermis

The disclosure teaches methods of transdermal administration ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs across theepidermis and dermis to increase the delivery, absorption and thebioavailability of NSAIDs into the blood stream and target cells andtissues of mammals.

The disclosure teaches transdermal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the epidermis anddermis to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability, bioactivity, therapeuticactivity and therapeutic index in NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches transdermal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the epidermis anddermis to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability, therapeutic activityand/or potency in reducing inflammation and preventing, treating and/orameliorating inflammatory disorders.

The disclosure teaches the transdermal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the epidermis anddermis to reduce NSAID pathogenic effects by avoiding direct contactwith the GI tract and the inclusion of essential phospholipids thenanoparticle's structural composition to reduce the pathogenic effectsof NSAIDs.

Another aspect of this disclosure relates to the increased dose-fractionof transdermal delivered nanosized NSAIDs across epidermal and dermalbarriers into the systemic circulation for NSAID therapy and treatinginflammatory disorders in a phospholipid nanoparticle carriercomposition when compared to oral delivery of the currently availableNSAIDs capsules and tablets through the GI tract into the systemiccirculation.

The disclosure teaches the transdermal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across epidermal and dermalbarriers for the safe and long use of NSAIDs and in NSAID Therapy,and/or treating inflammatory disorders and/or treating globalinflammation.

The disclosure teaches a phospholipid nanoparticle liquid gel carriercomposition of NSAIDs with advantages compared with other external skinpreparations, such as creams and liniments. The phospholipidnanoparticle liquid gels of this disclosure provide more adjustableparameters in their preparation, and in treatments offer the advantagesof enhancing the NSAIDs bioavailability for therapeutic activitytherapeutic and lowering or elimination side effects. Other advantagesinclude

-   -   Protection of the NSAIDs from deactivation (chemical, enzymatic        or immunological);    -   Increases the specificity of action and efficacy at cellular        and/or molecular level.    -   Increased average life span    -   Lacking in toxicity, they are biodegradable and can be prepared        industrially on a large scale.        Intranasal Transport of Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs        Compositions Across the Nasal Cavity

The disclosure teaches methods of the intranasal administration ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs across themembranes of the nasal cavity to increase the delivery, absorption andthe bioavailability of NSAIDs into the blood stream and target cells andtissues of mammals.

The disclosure teaches intranasal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the membranes of thenasal cavity to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability; and/or the NSAIDstherapeutic activity and/or NSAIDs potencies in NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches intranasal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across the membranes of thenasal cavity to increase the NSAIDs bioavailability, bioactivity,therapeutic activity and therapeutic index in NSAID therapy.

The disclosure teaches the transdermal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across membranes of the nasalcavity to reduce NSAID pathogenic effects by avoiding direct contactwith the GI tract and the inclusion of essential phospholipids thenanoparticle's structural composition to reduce or eliminate pathogeniceffects of NSAIDs.

The disclosure teaches the intranasal administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier composition of NSAIDs across membranes of the nasalcavity for the safe and long-term use of NSAIDs and in NSAID Therapy,and/or treating inflammatory disorders and/or treating globalinflammation.

Another aspect of this disclosure relates to increased dose-fraction ofintranasal delivered nanosized NSAIDs across membranes of the nasalcavity into the systemic circulation for NSAID therapy and treatinginflammatory disorders in a phospholipid nanoparticle carriercomposition when compared to oral delivery of the currently availableNSAIDs capsules and tablets through the GI tract into the systemiccirculation.

The compositions of the invention may be administered to the nasalcavity in any suitable form, for example in the form of drops or aspray. The preferred method is a NanoSphere liquid gel. Methods suitablefor administering a composition to the nasal cavity will be well knownby the person of ordinary skill in the art. Any suitable method may beused. The preferred method of administration is the use of a spraydevice.

Transport of Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs Compositions Across OcularBarriers

The disclosure teaches methods of the ocular administration ofphospholipid nanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs across ocularsurface epithelium, the tear film and internal barriers of theblood-aqueous and blood-retina barriers to increase the delivery,absorption and the bioavailability of NSAIDs

The disclosure teaches methods for ocular administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs across the membranes acrossocular surface epithelium, the tear film and internal barriers of theblood-aqueous and blood-retina barrier to increase the NSAIDsbioavailability, bioactivity, therapeutic activity and therapeutic indexin ocular NSAID therapy for treating ocular inflammation, inflammatorydisorders and/or pain.

The disclosure teaches methods for ocular administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs to increase the NSAIDspenetration at the target sites and prolong the drug's levels.

The disclosure teaches the ocular administration of phospholipidnanoparticle carrier compositions of NSAIDs to increase the NSAIDsbioavailability, bioactivity, therapeutic activity and therapeutic indexin ocular NSAID therapy.

Phospholipid Nanoparticle NSAIDs Compositions for Introral DeliveryTransport Across the Oral Mucosa

The disclosure further teaches a method of administering and deliveringlipid structured nanoparticles containing NSAIDs to the oral mucosa fortransport into the systemic circulation by employing an intraoralphospholipid nanoparticle delivery system composition.

This disclosure teaches NanoSphere phospholipid nanoparticlecompositions that are taken by sublingual administration. The liquidnanosphere gel is administered under the tongue for transport directlyinto the blood stream. Sublingual drug solutes are rapidly absorbed intothe reticulated vein, which lies underneath the oral mucosa, andtransported through the facial veins, internal jugular vein, and braciocephalic vein and then drained in to systemic circulation.

This disclosure teaches methods of intraoral administration ofphospholipid nanoparticle compositions with advantages over theswallowing of conventional OTC and prescription NSAIDs:

-   -   The absorption of the drug through the sublingual route is 3 to        10 times greater than the oral route and is only surpassed by        hypodermic injection;    -   Sublingual administration of an NSAID can relieve pain faster        than oral administration because this route avoids barrier        functions of the GI tract and the first passage of the drug in        the liver where some of the drug is metabolized;    -   Sublingual administration of NSAIDs¹⁸ may relieve pain faster        than oral administration because the drug is absorbed by the        veins in the floor of the mouth, leading directly to the        superior vena cava, thus resulting in faster distribution of the        drug to all tissues through the bloodstream. Drugs administered        circulate through the bloodstream via the inferior vena cava,        which takes longer to distribute the drug to all tissues        compared with sublingual administration;    -   And orally administered NSAIDs pass through the caustic        environment of the gastrointestinal tract can produce gastric        irritation, not dissolve and/or go into solution for complete        absorption, undergo presystemic metabolism and be eliminated        intact in the urine. Sublingual administration avoids the        gastrointestinal tract.

EXAMPLES

Basic Intraoral NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Carrier CompositionFormulation

25-75% —NSAIDs

20-75% —Phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 90 G, Lipoid Phospholipon 90H, Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G, Lipoid S 75, Lipoid S 40, Lipoid S 80,Lipoid E 80, Lipoid Phosal 75 SA Lipoid, Lipoid Phosal 50 SA, LipoidPhosal 53 MCT)

25-75% —Simpler Lipids (safflower oil, sunflower oil, medium chaintriglycerides)

0-18% —Surfactants (polysorbate 80, polaxamer)

−0-10% —buffers (Sodium hydroxide)

20-60% —Solvents and Carrier Fluids (distilled water, glycerides,lipids)

0-5% —Preservatives (ascorbyl palmitate, rosemary oleoresin, tocopherol,potassium sorbate)

Basic Peroral NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Carrier CompositionFormulation

25-75% —NSAIDs

20-75% —Phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 90 G, Lipoid Phospholipon 90H, Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G, Lipoid S 75, Lipoid S 40, Lipoid S 80,Lipoid E 80, Lipoid Phosal 75 SA Lipoid, Lipoid Phosal 50 SA, LipoidPhosal 53 MCT)

25-75% —Simpler Lipids (Medium Chain Triglycerides Safflower Seed Oil,etc.)

0-20% —Surfactants (polysorbate 80, polxamer)

−0-10% —buffers (Sodium hydroxide)

20-60% —Solvents and Carrier Fluids (distilled water, glycerdies, andlipids)

0-5% —Preservatives (ascorbyl palmitate, rosemary oleoresin, tocopherol,potassium sorbate)

Basic NSAID Transdermal Nanoparticle Carrier Composition in a TopicalGel Formulation:

5-25% —NSAIDs

5-20% —Phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 90 G, Lipoid Phospholipon 90H, Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G, Lipoid S 75, Lipoid E 80, Lipoid Phosal 75SA Lipoid, Phosal 50 SA, Lipoid Phosal 53 MCT)

5-20% —Simpler Lipids (Medium Chain Triglycerides Safflower Seed Oil,etc.)

5-50% —Penetration Enhancer (Ethanol)

0-10% —Surfactants (Polysorbate 80, Pluronic F68)

1-3% —Gelling Agent (Xanthum Gum, Carbopol)

0.1-1% —Preservatives (Optiphen, Jeecide Potassium Sorbate)

q.s. —Carrier (distilled water)

Basic Ocular NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Carrier Composition in anOphthalmic Solution Formulation:

5-25% —NSAIDs

5-25% —Phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 90 G, Lipoid Phospholipon 90H, Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G, Lipoid S 75, Lipoid E 80, etc.)

2-10% —Simpler Lipids (Medium Chain Triglycerides Safflower Seed Oil,etc.)

0-10% —Surfactants (Polysorbate 80, Poxamer)

0.1-0.6% —Moisturizeres (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose,Hydroxymethylcellulose, Carboxymethylcellulose, Glycerin)

0.8-1.2% Buffers (Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, etc)

0.8-1.6% Osmolarirty Adjuster (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride,Magnesium Chloride, Zinc Chloride, etc.)

0-5% Preservatives (Polyquaternium-1, benzalkonium chloride)

Basic NSAID Intransal Nanoparticle Carrier Composition

5-25% —NSAIDs

5-25% —Phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 90 G, Lipoid Phospholipon 90H, Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G, Lipoid S 75, Lipoid E 80, etc.)

2-10% —Simpler Lipids (Medium Chain Triglycerides Safflower Seed Oil,etc.)

5-25% Surfactants (Polaxamer188 Polysorbate 80)

0.5-2.5% —Buffers (monobasic potassium phosphate, dibasic potassiumphosphate)

0.6-1.8% —Tonicity Adjustor (Sodium chloride)

0-0.25% —Chelating Agents (EDTA)

0.01-0.05% —Preservatives (Benzalkonium chloride)

q.s. —Carrier (distilled water, lipids)

Example

Procedure for a Naproxen NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Non-AqueousCarrier Composition for Intraoral Delivery

Completely dissolve 2000 mg of phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G)into 3780 mg of medium chain triglycerides (Miglyol 810 N) in a vesselunder low heat and stirring at low RPM. Next, discharge 4000 mg of USPNaproxen into the blend. In sequence, pre-nanoparticle blend is groundthrough a product mill for particle size reduction, homegentated at10,000 RPM for 10 minutes with an Ultra-Turrax homogenizer undercooling, and processed in an ultrasonifiation system for 35 minutes with3000 watts of power in a flow through chamber under cooling to form thephospholipid nanoparticle Naproxen composition. Next, 20 mg of potassiumsorbate preservative, 150 mg of flavor oil and 50 mg of steviolglycoside sweetener is thoroughly dispersed into the composition.

The weight concentration of Naproxen in the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen carrier composition is 40%. Composition is administered to thesublingual mucosa by precision liquid pump device bottle that delivers125 mcl per pump each dose contains 60 mg of Naproxen phospholipidnanoparticle delivered intra-orally into the systemic circulation withincreased bioavailability, therapeutic activity and therapeutic index.

Example

Procedure for a Naproxen NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Aqueous CarrierComposition for Intraoral Delivery.

Completely dissolve 2000 mg of phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G)into in a vessel under low heat and stirring at low RPM containing ablend of 750 mg of polysorbate 80 and 625 mg of medium chaintriglycerides (Miglyol 810 N).

Completely dissolve 2000 mg of phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G)into in a vessel under low heat and stirring at 1250 RPM. Next, of 4000mg USP Naproxen is discharged into the blend. In sequence,pre-nanoparticle blend is ground through a product mill for particlesize reduction, homegentated at 10,000 RPM for 10 minutes with anUltra-Turrax homogenizer under cooling, and processed in anultrasonifiation system for 35 minutes with 3000 watts of power in aflow through chamber under cooling to form the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen composition. Next, 20 mg of potassium sorbate preservative, 150mg of flavor and 50 mg of xylitol sweetener is thoroughly dispersed intothe composition.

The weight concentration of Naproxen in the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen carrier composition is 40%. Composition is administered to thesublingual mucosa by precision liquid pump device bottle that delivers125 mcl per pump. Each dose contains 60 mg of Naproxen phospholipidnanoparticles delivered intra-orally into the systemic circulation withincreased bioavailability, therapeutic activity and therapeutic index.

Example

Procedure for an Ibuprofen NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle Non-AqueousCarrier Composition for Peroral Delivery.

Completely dissolved 2500 mg of phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G)is into in a vessel under low heat and stirring at 1250 RPM containing ablend of 750 mg of 4745 mg of medium chain triglycerides (Miglyol 810 N)Next, 5000 mg of USP Naproxen is discharged into the blend. In sequence,pre-nanoparticle blend is ground through a product mill for particlesize reduction, homegentated at 10,000 RPM for 10 minutes with anUltra-Turrax homogenizer under cooling, and processed in anultrasonifiation system for 35 minutes with 3000 watts of power in aflow through chamber under cooling to form the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen composition. Next, 25 mg of potassium sorbate preservative, 165mg of flavor oil and 63 mg of Stevia extract sweetener is thoroughlydispersed into the composition.

The weight concentration of Naproxen in the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen carrier composition is 40%. Composition is packaged into 500 mgsoft gel capsules or 500 mg unit dose pouches for swallowing. Eachcapsule and pouch contains a 200 mg dose of Ibuprofen phospholipidnanoparticles delivered through the GI tract into the systemiccirculation with increased bioavailability, therapeutic activity andtherapeutic index

Example

Procedure for a Ketoprofen NSAID Phospholipid Nanoparticle GelComposition for Transdermal Delivery.

Completely dissolve 2595 of phospholipids (Lipoid Phospholipon 85 G,3355 mg of Kertprofen, 1450 mg of Sunflower seed oil and 1635 mg ofpolysorbate 80 is into a closed vessel containing 6535 mg of ethanolstirring at 1250 RPM. Heat this vessel to 30° C. Next, discharge 900 mgof water heated to 30° C. into the vessel from a separate heated vessel.Stir this vessel containing pre-nanoparticle blend for 5 minutes. Insequence, pre-nanoparticle blend is ground through a product mill forparticle size reduction, homegentated at 10,000 RPM for 10 minutes witha Ultra-Turrax homogenizer under cooling, and processed in anultrasonifiation system for 40 minutes with 3000 watts of power in aflow through chamber under cooling to form the phospholipid nanoparticleNaproxen composition. Discharge 250 mg of Xanthum gum into a vesselcontaining the blend stirring at 1250 RPM followed by 33 mg of potassiumsorbate preservative, and stir for 5 minutes.

The weight concentration of Ketoprofen in the phospholipid nanoparticlecarrier composition is 20%. Composition is administered topically toskin in a dispenser that delivers 250 mg of Keoprofen gel perapplication. Each dose contains 50 mg of Keotprofen phospholipidnanoparticles delivered transdermally into the systemic circulation withincreased bioavailability, therapeutic activity and therapeutic index

While the apparatus and method have been described in terms of what arepresently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments,it is to be understood that the disclosure need not be limited to thedisclosed embodiments. It is intended to cover various modifications andsimilar arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the claims,the scope of which should be accorded the broadest interpretation so asto encompass all such modifications and similar structures. The presentdisclosure includes any and all embodiments of the following claims.

While the method and agent have been described in terms of what arepresently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments,it is to be understood that the disclosure need not be limited to thedisclosed embodiments. It is intended to cover various modifications andsimilar arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the claims,the scope of which should be accorded the broadest interpretation so asto encompass all such modifications and similar structures. The presentdisclosure includes any and all embodiments of the following claims.

It should also be understood that a variety of changes may be madewithout departing from the essence of the disclosure. Such changes arealso implicitly included in the description. They still fall within thescope of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosureis intended to yield a patent covering numerous aspects of thedisclosure both independently and as an overall system and in bothmethod and apparatus modes.

Further, each of the various elements of the disclosure and claims mayalso be achieved in a variety of manners. This disclosure should beunderstood to encompass each such variation, be it a variation of anembodiment of any apparatus embodiment, a method or process embodiment,or even merely a variation of any element of these.

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In this regard it should be understood that for practical reasons and soas to avoid adding potentially hundreds of claims, the applicant haspresented claims with initial dependencies only.

Support should be understood to exist to the degree required under newmatter laws—including but not limited to United States Patent Law 35 USC132 or other such laws—to permit the addition of any of the variousdependencies or other elements presented under one independent claim orconcept as dependencies or elements under any other independent claim orconcept.

To the extent that insubstantial substitutes are made, to the extentthat the applicant did not in fact draft any claim so as to literallyencompass any particular embodiment, and to the extent otherwiseapplicable, the applicant should not be understood to have in any wayintended to or actually relinquished such coverage as the applicantsimply may not have been able to anticipate all eventualities; oneskilled in the art, should not be reasonably expected to have drafted aclaim that would have literally encompassed such alternativeembodiments.

Further, the use of the transitional phrase “comprising” is used tomaintain the “open-end” claims herein, according to traditional claiminterpretation. Thus, unless the context requires otherwise, it shouldbe understood that the term “compromise” or variations such as“comprises” or “comprising”, are intended to imply the inclusion of astated element or step or group of elements or steps but not theexclusion of any other element or step or group of elements or steps.

Such terms should be interpreted in their most expansive forms so as toafford the applicant the broadest coverage legally permissible.

The description of the present invention has been presented for purposesof illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive orlimiting of the invention to the form disclosed. The scope of thepresent invention is limited only by the scope of the following claims.Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinaryskill in the art. The embodiment described and shown in the FIGURES waschosen and described in order to best explain the principles of theinvention, the practical application, and to enable others of ordinaryskill in the art to understand the invention for various embodimentswith various modifications as are suited to the particular usecontemplated.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A method of administering NSAIDS to amammal, comprising; (a) providing a composition formulation comprisingnanoparticles comprising NSAIDS, essential phospholipids, fatty acidsand solvents, wherein NSAIDs comprise 25-75% of the carrier compositionformulation, wherein the essential phospholipids comprise more than 75%of (3-sn-phosphatidyl) choline; and wherein the fatty acids are selectedfrom the group consisting of medium chain triglycerides which are liquidat room temperature, safflower seed oil and sunflower oil, and solvents;wherein the nanoparticles have a particle size distribution from 50 to150 nm; wherein the nanoparticles do not comprise a polymer, and whereinthe NSAIDs are encapsulated in the nanoparticle, and (b) administeringthe composition formulation to a mammal via the sublingual or buccalmucosa.
 2. A method of administering NSAIDS to a mammal, comprising; (a)providing a composition formulation comprising nanoparticles comprisingNSAIDS, essential phospholipids, fatty acids and solvents, whereinNSAIDs comprise 5-25% of the carrier composition formulation, whereinthe essential phospholipids comprise more than 75% of(3-sn-phosphatidyl) choline; and wherein the fatty acids are selectedfrom the group consisting of medium chain triglycerides which are liquidat room temperature, safflower seed oil and sunflower oil, and solvents;wherein the nanoparticles have a particle size distribution from 50 to150 nm; wherein the nanoparticles do not comprise a polymer, and whereinthe NSAIDs are encapsulated in the nanoparticle, (b) administering thecomposition formulation to a mammal across ocular barriers into oculartissues, and (c) administering the nanoparticle structure to a mammaldirecting nose-to-brain drug delivery into CNS via the intranasal routeof administration wherein the Blood Brain Barrier is bypassed.